Yong Zhi Foo, author and postgraduate Animal Biology student at The University of Western Australia, said: "Carotenoids are known to be responsible for the striking mating displays in many animal species.

“Our study is one of the first to causally demonstrate that carotenoids can affect attractiveness in humans as well.

“What we eat can affect how we look”

Yong Zhi Foo

"It also reaffirms the results of previous studies showing that what we eat can affect how we look.”

So consider injecting some more nutrients into your diet if you want to get lucky.

Other foods high in carotenoids include sweet potatoes, dark leafy greens like kale and spinach and tomatoes.

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According to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, carotenoids are important for healthy eyes and can reduce the risk of certain cancers.